Avène Cleanance Mat Mattifying Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner

Avène Cleanance Mat Mattifying Toner Versus The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Toner

This oil-control toner is formulated around Zinc Gluconate and Salicylic Acid to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

This smoothing toner is formulated around Gluconolactone and Niacinamide to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Dipropylene Glycol

Sd Alcohol 39-C

Zinc Gluconate

Parfum

Glyceryl Laurate

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Salicylic Acid

Silica

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Triethanolamine

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Sd Alcohol 39-C, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Salicylic Acid, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Triethanolamine

Propanediol

Gluconolactone 3%

Niacinamide 3%

Pentylene Glycol

Glycerin

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Citric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Propanediol, Gluconolactone 3%, Niacinamide 3%, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.

As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.

Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.

This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.

A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

We don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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